No more parties in L.A.
The Silver and Black were able to pull out a down-to-the-wire win against the Los Angeles Chargers 31-26 in SoFi Stadium. This game puts the Raiders at 5-3 this season with a 4-1 record on the road.
The Raiders were able to come together as a team and get a couple of big stops from cornerback Isaiah Johnson, who forced two incompletions in the end zone to win the game. The Raiders defense was assisted once again by the explosive play on the other side of the ball as Carr and Jacobs were able to once again get it done for the Raiders.
Carr found success despite missing three starting offensive linemen and rookie guard John Simpson, throwing for 165 yards and two touchdowns to Nelson Agholor and Darren Waller.
Carr has been been enjoying a sleeper MVP-caliber season, with over 1800 passing yards, 14 touchdowns with a 110.2 quarterback rating. Carr's individual success has not taken his mind off the bigger picture though.
"I love putting up big numbers and all that kind of stuff but I've done those things," said Derek Carr. "Been to the Pro Bowl, it's fun for people to pat your back but none of that stuff matters unless you win."
"Really proud of the guys who have stepped up, and really proud of our coaching staff for getting those guys ready."
Defensive end Maxx Crosby admired his quarterback as well. Crosby ended the game with six tackles and a sack.
"Derek, he's not thinking, he's just being himself, he's playing not worried about what anyone is saying," said Maxx Crosby. "He's been so impressive and we're halfway through the season he's just getting started.
"I love Derek, he's getting better every day and I know he puts in the time so I'm just glad to see him putting it together."
A dimension of Carr's game that he showcased Sunday that some overlook was his vertical. Derek Carr was able to use his feet and dive over a defender on a third-down situation to set up the touchdown for Darren Waller in the third quarter. Carr claims that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was on his mind on the play.
"Especially with the sleeve on, absolutely. We're in L.A. and I'd be lying to you if I told you Kobe wasn't on my mind this week."
It will be intriguing to see how many more tricks Carr can pull out of that sleeve as the Raiders will return home to play the Denver Broncos in Allegiant Stadium next Sunday.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 9 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and center Rodney Hudson (61) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten (82) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23), center Rodney Hudson (61) and guard Gabe Jackson (66) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Sam Young (70) and running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Gabe Jackson (66), running back Devontae Booker (23) and tackle Sam Young (70) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (91) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) and defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) and running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and tackle Brandon Parker (75) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
The Raiders kick a PAT during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders head to the locker room during halftime of the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten (82) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (12) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and safety Erik Harris (25) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13), wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) and wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) and wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jaryd Jones-Smith (72), tight end Darren Waller (83) and tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) and punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) and safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten (82) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) and wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
